Sports - The Mexico Ledger

Mexico senior Wyler Broeker sits with parents, Julie and Tony Broeker, and is with brothers, from left, Jason Moore and Grant Broeker, at his college signing ceremony on Friday at the Mexico Sports Complex.

Broeker hopes to be hit with Monmouth College football

Wyler Broeker is able to express himself on a football field. The Mexico senior won’t have to give up the sport after signing to play with NCAA Division III Monmouth College (Illinois). … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/19/26

Mexico senior Jacob Quinlan takes flight in the long jump at an earlier meet this season at North Callaway in Kingdom City.

TRACK ROUNDUP: Quinlan, Mexico boys 4x400 win in Eldon

Jacob Quinlan gave the Mexico boys one of a couple wins on Thursday in Eldon. Quinlan won the triple jump with a distance of 12.31 meters, and the 4x400 relay team won with a time of 3:36.77 in … more

4/18/26

Centralia sophomore Cooper Gehring throws a ball back to the pitcher against Eldon on April 11 in Centralia.

Centralia plays to big results in 12-2 win over Eldon

Centralia averaged 15.2 runs per game over a five-game winning streak. The Panthers improved their season average to 11.1 runs per game after a 12-2 six-inning win over Eldon on Saturday at … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/18/26

North Callaway freshman Chett Bassett pitches against Mexico on Monday in Mexico.

North Callaway win streak snapped by loss at Mexico

North Callaway’s five-game win streak fell on Monday. The Thunderbirds lost 8-2 at Mexico after being outhit 12-5. Kinser Groves pitched six innings for Mexico (10-6) with four hits, four … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/17/26

Van-Far freshman Cooper Huff tags out a Missouri Military Academy runner trying to score on Saturday at the MMA General Geraci Baseball Classic in Mexico.

Van-Far roars back in 2nd half, loses at Community R-6; wins first game

Van-Far was the better team later in its April 9 game at Community R-6. After being outscored 13-1 in the first four innings, the Indians outscored the Trojans 10-2 in the final three innings … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/17/26

Community R-6 senior Lane Carter throws a Van-Far runner out at first base on April 9 at home in Laddonia.

Community R-6 holds off Van-Far 15-11, wins 2 more

Community R-6 didn’t win the game in a way it wanted to on April 9. The Trojans beat Audrain County rival Van-Far 15-11 at home for their fifth straight victory against the Indians. However, … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/16/26

Mexico senior Kinser Groves pitches against North Callaway on Monday in Mexico.

Mexico wins shorthanded 8-2 over North Callaway

Mexico was riding high after winning all three games this weekend in Eugene. The Bulldogs beat Waynesville 4-3, Eugene 8-2 and Camdenton 12-6 to win the Eugene tournament after falling short by … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/15/26

Mexico to join Midland Empire Conference

It is finally official. After two years of work, Mexico has found an athletic conference. The Midland Empire Conference’s Board of Controls announced at its Thursday meeting that Mexico, … more

4/14/26

Missouri Military Academy senior Beckett Sears pitches against Van-Far on Saturday in the MMA General Geraci Baseball Classic in Mexico.

Missouri Military Academy earns first home Classic win, back in win column

Missouri Military Academy hadn’t won a baseball game in two years. MMA hosted its third MMA General Geraci Baseball Classic on Saturday and defeated Van-Far 11-1 in five innings in the final … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/14/26

Van-Far senior Evan Utterback tosses the javelin in the Van-Far HS Invite in Vandalia during a previous year.

Utterback sets Van-Far javelin record at Clopton Mini Meet

Along with picking up a win on March 30, Evan Utterback changed the Van-Far record books. Utterback set the school boys javelin record with a winning throw of 47.20 meters in the Clopton Mini … more

4/12/26

Mexico senior Kayden Higbee is surrounded by friends on March 31 during her signing ceremony at the Mexico Sports Complex to play for Missouri Valley College tennis.

Higbee ready for challenge in Missouri Valley College tennis signing

Kayden Higbee was looking for a challenge when she started playing tennis as a freshman. The Mexico senior found a challenge and also found a college scholarship with Missouri Valley College. … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/12/26

Community R-6 freshman Hailey Schmidt swings at a ball at a meet in Monroe City.

Community R-6 golfs couple of meets in Monroe City

Community R-6 golf made itself comfortable at Mosswood Meadows in Monroe City. On March 25, there were 33 golfers in attendance for the quad meet involving Monroe City, Mark Twain and … more

4/11/26

Van-Far senior Pacey Reading sits with his parents, Amanda and Brett Reading, and is joined by, back row from left, Van-Far boys basketball head coach Pat Connaway, Hannibal-LaGrange head coach Jason Durst and Van-Far coach Chad Reading on April 1 during his signing ceremony at Van-Far High School.

Mismatch Reading finds match with Hannibal-LaGrange basketball

Pacey Reading wanted to make opponents guard him everywhere on a basketball court. College players will now have to worry about guarding the Van-Far senior as he signed to play for NAIA … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/11/26

Centralia senior Cole Higginson runs toward second base during an earlier home game this season.

Higginson, Gehring combine for nine RBIs in 14-2 Centralia win at Westran

Cole Higginson and Cooper Gehring went far at the plate and so did Centralia on Monday. The Panthers won 14-2 at Westran in five innings, outhitting the Hornets (3-2) 12-2. Higginson finished … more

4/10/26

Mexico's Mya Miller handles the ball in a game last year against Montgomery County. Miller wrapped up her college career at Columbia College in the NAIA tournament.

Miller efficient with shots, accomplishments at Columbia College

It would take some time for Mya Miller to recall everything she and Columbia College accomplished in her four years of college basketball. The Mexico alum Miller finished her senior year — … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/10/26

Van-Far junior Slade Keller pitches at New Bloomfield earlier this season.

Van-Far loses shootouts vs North Callaway, Louisiana

North Callaway hits Van-Far with barrage in 18-8 win There were many area fields full of puddles from rain last week. Before the rain arrived, North Callaway beat Van-Far 18-8 in five … more

4/9/26

Community R-6 senior Kaiden Erdel catches an out at first base on Monday at Mexico High School.

Community R-6 mistakes build deficit in 7-3 loss to conference foe Slater

Community R-6 felt like it beat itself on Monday. In their second straight game at Mexico High School due to home wet field conditions, the Trojans hosted another Central Activities Conference … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/9/26

Mexico sophomore Colton Dickey follows through on a two-RBI single against Hannibal on Thursday in Mexico.

Mexico drops 7-5 thriller at state No. 2 Moberly

Mexico played the type of game it needed to compete with a state-ranked team but couldn’t achieve victory. The Bulldogs lost 7-5 at North Central Missouri Conference rival and Class 4 No. 2, … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/8/26

Community R-6 junior Houston Hogan pitches against Madison on Friday at Mexico High School.

Community R-6 homes in on high seed, defeats Madison 13-2 in five innings

The calendar just turned to April, but it isn’t too early for Community R-6 to make strides in its district. The Trojans defeated their fourth district opponent in as many games when they beat … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/4/26

Van-Far senior Evan Utterback throws the javelin in last year's Class 2 state meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City.

TRACK ROUNDUP: Van-Far, Centralia open years; Siegel wins for North Callaway

Van-Far track and field opens season at home meet The Van-Far Open Meet was the first meet on the Van-Far track and field schedule for the third straight year. Van-Far competed against … more

4/4/26

North Callaway junior Coltyn O'Neal slides into home to score against Fulton during a Southern Boone Classic tournament game last year in Mexico.

North Callaway follows first conference loss with 1-0 victory at Hallsville

Two days after a rare loss, North Callaway gutted out a victory at Hallsville. The Thunderbirds won 1-0 at Hallsville (1-4) in eight innings on Thursday after an 8-6 loss at Eastern Missouri … more

4/4/26

Van-Far junior Garrett Hopke takes a pitch against New Bloomfield during an earlier game in New Bloomfield.

Van-Far baseball mistakes costly in 10-8 loss at Calvary Lutheran

Van-Far fought back on March 24 to take a lead but lost it soon after. The Indians pulled ahead 8-7 in the sixth inning at Calvary Lutheran only for errors and walks to make a 10-8 loss. Van-Far … more

4/3/26

Centralia senior Ian Arellano hits the ball against Clark County on Monday in Centralia.

Centralia walks into trap game loss to Clark County

Centralia baseball had its ultimate high so far this season on Friday. The Panthers came from behind to win 7-4 at Class 6 Battle (3-2) in extra innings but then had to play its Clarence Cannon … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/3/26

Community R-6 junior Nik Crider shakes the hand of coach Tyler Kobush after hitting a home run against Marion County on March 26 at home in Laddonia.

Community R-6 keeps offense moving in 15-0 win vs Marion County

Nik Crider had a standout moment on March 26 at home. Crider crushed a home run to score Community R-6’s first three runs of seven in the first inning in a 15-0 three-inning victory over … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/2/26

Mexico senior Chance McCarty hits a pitch against Fort Zumwalt East on March 25 in Mexico.

Mexico walks off home opener 5-4, faces tough pitching early

Mexico went 1-3 against bigger Class 5 and 6 schools last weekend in Branson and had another for its home opener. The Bulldogs handed Class 5 Fort Zumwalt East its first loss with a 5-4 walkoff … more

By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor | 4/2/26